This book investigates the complex security landscape of the Asian Pacific region and the potential for achieving security without reliance on nuclear weapons. The work stems from papers presented at an Indo-Soviet seminar held in Moscow in October 1986, jointly organized by the Institute of Oriental Studies and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. It explores the political and strategic dynamics of the region, examining the role of nuclear weapons in maintaining or undermining security. The discussions likely cover the perspectives of both India and the Soviet Union on these critical issues.

The collection of papers from the 1986 Indo-Soviet seminar offers a snapshot of strategic thinking on regional security and nuclear disarmament during the Cold War era. The focus on the Asian Pacific region suggests an examination of geopolitical tensions and the arms race in that specific theater. The joint organization by Indian and Soviet institutes indicates an attempt to bridge differing perspectives and foster dialogue on a critical global issue, likely providing insights into the strategic doctrines and concerns of both nations at the time.